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Stachys floridana Shuttlw. ex Benth.

Florida hedgenettle, Florida betony

Lamiaceae (Mint Family)

USDA Symbol: stfl4

USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.

Florida Betony is a member of the mint family (family Lamiaceae) which includes aromatic herbs or shrubs, rarely trees or vines, usually with stems square in cross-section, 4-sided, and flowers in long clusters, heads, or interrupted whorls on the stem. There are about 180 genera and 3,500 species nearly worldwide The Mediterranean region, the chief area of diversity, has produced many spices and flavorings; various mints, oregano, marjoram, thyme, sage, and basil. Catnip and lavender are in the family.

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
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Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White , Pink
Bloom Time: Mar , Apr , May , Jun

Distribution

USA: AL , AR , FL , GA , LA , MS , NC , SC , TN , TX , VA
USDA Native Status: L48(N)

Bibliography

Bibref 293 - Manual of the Vascular Plants of Texas (1979) Correll, D. S. & M. C. Johnston

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Additional resources

USDA: Find Stachys floridana in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Stachys floridana in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Stachys floridana

Metadata

Record Modified: 2009-03-18
Research By: TWC Staff

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